I believe the way to solve our current conflict in the Middle East is through a peace process rather than waging war. War is ineffective and very costly. The war has already cost thousands of innocent lives, grief, suffering, and huge financial debt. However, the end appears far-off. This war approach is not working because killing generally will perpetuate anger, despair, and hatred. These reactions are at the core of terrorism. Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian leader, once said in an interview, referring to Saddam Hussein, “The more you bomb him, the stronger he gets.” Read more…

It seems as though the mall shuttle drivers think that getting from Union Station to Civic Center and vice verse as quickly as possible is their purpose. Of course they wait a long time before taking off from those designations, so I have no idea why they are in such a hurry once they do. Read more…

Your editorial in favor of the bill allowing unmarried partners to adopt claims the bill would not break new ground because gays can already adopt. But, in fact, the bill would break new ground: for the first time in Colorado, a child could have two mothers or two fathers listed on the birth certificate. That raises interesting questions about parental rights and responsibilities. Read more…

Vincent Carroll is The Denver Post's editorial page editor. He has been writing commentary on politics and public policy in Colorado since 1982 and was originally with the Rocky Mountain News, where he was also editor of the editorial pages until that newspaper gave up the ghost in 2009.

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